St. Pete Beach, Florida vs. Palm Desert, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 7.1% cheaper than St. Pete Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $46,429 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Pete Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is cheaper than St. Pete Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in St. Pete Beach, Florida
St. Pete Beach, FL vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to St. Pete Beach, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  32.0% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher